Senior Manager Financial Planning Analysis

Overview

We are seeking a skilled Corporate FP&A professional with expertise in financial modelling and global forecasting and planning to ensure alignment with strategic goals and market trends. Crafting executive-level presentations, PowerPoint financial storytelling, and leveraging AI and automation to drive data insights and efficiencies are also key competencies. This role will serve as a critical link between the Corporate FP&A team and senior leadership, ensuring key financial data and takeaways are communicated effectively to guide strategic decision-making.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Strategic Support

• Partner with finance leadership to prepare modeling and provide financial insights and recommendations for key business initiatives and operational efficiencies.
• Conduct scenario planning analysis that considers global and regional risks, opportunities, and macroeconomic factors.
• Support ad hoc analysis and special projects as needed to address business challenges or opportunities.

Financial Planning, Analysis, and Reporting

• Support forecasting, budgeting, long-range planning, and variance analysis processes and consolidated reporting.
• Develop and implement robust and dynamic total Company forecasting models that align with company goals and market nuances.
• Design and carry out dynamic scenario models that provide insights to support strategic decision making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., commercial, strategy, technology, marketing, etc.) to ensure financial alignment with strategic initiatives.

AI and Automation Integration

• Leverage AI tools where possible to enhance financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario planning processes.
• Identify opportunities and implement automation solutions to streamline data collection, analysis, and reporting processes.
• Stay abreast of emerging AI technologies to continuously improve Corporate FP&A team efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness.

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business.
• 5-8 years’ experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or a related role, preferably in the retail or consumer products sector.
• Strong analytical, strategic, and problem-solving skills supported by knowledge of intermediate finance and accounting concepts.
• Strong proficiency in financial modeling and tools such as Excel.
• Expertise in PowerPoint with a demonstrated ability to create executive-level presentations that convey complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
• Familiarity with AI tools and their application in financial analysis and reporting is a plus.
• Experience with Hyperion Essbase and SAP is a plus.